January 2019
"Fireflies"; An Iranian Gay Man's Confusion in Mexico
The article discusses the film "Fireflies" by Iranian filmmaker Bani Khoshnoodi, which is featured at the Rotterdam International Film Festival. The film tells the story…
Erdogan Says Cooperation with Moscow in Syria Will Increase
Turkish President Erdogan and Russian President Putin have agreed to enhance cooperation in Syria, particularly regarding the situation in Idlib and the establishment of a…
Erdogan: Five American Soldiers Killed in Manbij Explosion
A suicide bombing in Manbij, Syria, killed 20 people, including five American soldiers, according to Turkish President Erdogan. This incident marks the deadliest event for…
Trump: I discussed fighting ISIS and a safe zone with Erdogan
Donald Trump spoke with Turkish President Erdogan about combating ISIS and establishing a 20-mile safe zone in northern Syria. Trump warned that Turkey would face…
Turkey's Reaction to Trump's Warning About Attacking Kurds: We Are Not Afraid of Threats
Turkey's Foreign Minister responded defiantly to Trump's warning about economic consequences if Turkey attacks Kurdish militants, asserting Turkey's lack of fear towards such threats. The…
U.S.-Led Coalition: Withdrawal of Forces from Syria Has Begun
The U.S. has begun withdrawing troops from Syria, a move that has sparked confusion among officials and led to the resignation of Defense Secretary Jim…
Erdogan Cancels Meeting with Bolton
Turkish President Erdogan canceled a meeting with U.S. National Security Advisor John Bolton in protest of U.S. conditions regarding Syria, which he deemed unacceptable. Erdogan's…
Netanyahu Asks the U.S. to Recognize Israeli Sovereignty Over the Golan Heights
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has reiterated his call for the U.S. and other nations to recognize Israel's sovereignty over the Golan Heights, a territory annexed…
James Jeffrey Appointed U.S. Special Representative in Global Coalition Against ISIS
James Jeffrey has been appointed as the U.S. Special Representative in the global coalition against ISIS while continuing his role as the U.S. envoy for…
Trial of Khashoggi Murder Suspects Begins; Prosecutor Requests Death Penalty for Five
The trial of suspects in the murder of Jamal Khashoggi has commenced in Riyadh, with the Saudi prosecutor seeking the death penalty for five individuals.…
Falahatpisheh: Iran's Economic Performance in Iraq is Negative Compared to Turkey and Saudi Arabia
Heshmatollah Falahatpisheh criticized Iran's economic performance in Iraq, warning that Turkey and Saudi Arabia are gaining influence in the market. Despite Iraq's reliance on Iranian…